by cyberguy 5 Replies latest jw friends
Is there a biblical basis for appointing GB members? Yes, there is!
Acts 1:15-26 shows how they were selected:
(1) someone who was among Jesus early disciples, "starting with the baptism by John" (Acts 1:21-22),
(2) someone who was a witness of Jesus' resurrection (Acts 1:22),
(3) discussion with the whole congregation (Acts 1:15),
(4) group prayer (Acts 1:24), and finally,
(5) casting lots (Acts 1:26).
What about the size of his 'package'?
Cyberguy, please let me express my personal gratitude for both your very fine posts today.
Unfortunately for me, the volume of my mail from thinking elders will rise yet further because of posts like these. Pay no attention to the number of responses, hungry people will read both carefully; believe me.
Thanks again! A warm welcome.
Max
But 'Acts' was written in the 2nd Century and put flesh on the 'bones' except that might be an overstatement. It created some 'acts' for the first century dudes. But don't put your life on this stuff.
ISP
ISP,
Agreed. What is great about the post, is that it should cause any JW reading it to pause and think about this whole CURRENT GB in control thing. Lurkers take note.
Cute cartoon, Mr. Neko, you always come up with good thoughts; but this tends to trivialize a new poster's work, don't you think?
Thank God it's Friday. Em, the date not the idiot who posts.
Jerry
Sorry...I get carried away sometimes. I will reserve the juvenile humor for fredhall.
